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Used Clothing Trade Surge: Who foots the bill for environmental purge?

20 Nov '23

6 min read

Pic: Adobe Stock

In recent years, there has been a surge in used clothing trade, which is raising environmental concerns.
Major exporters like the US face no global policy on quality or sorting, impacting countries like Kenya and Pakistan.
Despite tariffs, the trade persists, leading to landfill waste.
There is a need for 'polluter pays' policies and better regulation.

Figure *: Total Trade in Used Clothing (In $ mn)

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Source: ITC Trade Map

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